2-isopropyl-4-methylthiazole

Term ID

CHEBI:133679

Synonyms

• 2-isopropyl-4-methyl-1,3-thiazole
• 4-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)thiazole
• FEMA 3555
• isopropyl methyl thiazole
• peach thiazole
• tropical thiazole

Definition

A 1,3-thiazole that is substituted at positions 2 and 4 by isopropyl and methyl groups, respectively. A fruit flavour intensifier, it has a peach flavour with distinct vegetable and tropical notes. Also used in apricot, nectarine, durian, mango, pear and blackcurrant flavours. Present in Indonesian durian fruit (Durio zibethinus), red tomatoes, yeast extract, coriander seed oil, and roast meats.

References

• CAS:15679-13-7
• HMDB:HMDB0037156
• Reaxys:1209894
• YMDB:YMDB01496

Ontology

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